Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organization as an Energetics Chemist. This unique role involves research and development of materials under extreme conditions. You will enhance manufacturing efficiencies and qualify materials for defense standards while gaining technical training in a specialized environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry is required.
• Candidates should have practical experience in a lab or technical manufacturing environment.
• Interest in chemistry/material science with high self-motivation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor propellant to meet energy and mechanical requirements.
• Manage materials to meet strict design requirements and qualify them for manufacturing.
• Research and test materials using known and novel processing methods.

Skills

Interest in chemistry/material science

High self-motivation

Practical experience in manufacturing

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

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Client:

CBSbutler

Location:

bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

• Salary dependent on experience

A truly unique opportunity to join a world leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation!

Working within the Energetics and Materials Team, you would be responsible for the research, development, clearance, and manufacture of materials and products to meet demanding requirements.

These include physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and ballistic properties under extreme conditions of temperature, pressure, vibration.

Candidates will attend specialist training courses and conferences, alongside on-the-job training, to develop their expertise and necessary skills.

Technical Responsibilities - Energetics Chemist

• Develop and monitor propellant to meet energy, mechanical, and ballistic requirements.
• Improve, drive efficiencies, and standardize manufacturing processes.
• Qualify propellant and materials according to defence and internal standards.
• Manage materials (stocks, quality, performance, legislation) to meet strict design requirements.
• Support and improve manufacturing processes.
• Qualify materials for manufacturing.
• Clearance of ingredients and finished materials.
• Research and test materials using known and novel processing methods, including mixing technology.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry.
• Interest and aptitude in chemistry/material science, with high self-motivation.
• Practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing, process, or lab environment.